Description
These homemade cinnamon raisin bagels are a delightful breakfast treat featuring a chewy texture infused with warm cinnamon and sweet raisins. Boiled and baked to perfection, they are served with a smooth and creamy vanilla-flavored cream cheese spread, making them perfect for a cozy morning or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagels
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon honey (for boiling water)
Cream Cheese Spread
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the yeast mixture: Combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together bread flour, salt, and ground cinnamon. Pour the frothy yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about five minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. During kneading, evenly incorporate the raisins into the dough.
- Let the dough rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot for approximately 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Shape the bagels: Divide the risen dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then create a hole in the center to form bagels.
- Boil the bagels: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the tablespoon of honey, and boil each bagel for 1 minute on each side. This step creates a chewy crust.
- Bake the bagels: Place the boiled bagels on a baking sheet and bake them in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown.
- Make the cream cheese spread: In a bowl, whip together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Enjoy the warm cinnamon raisin bagels with the homemade vanilla cream cheese spread.
Notes
- Ensure the water for the yeast mixture is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Adding honey to the boiling water enhances the bagels’ color and adds a subtle sweetness.
- Dough may be sticky—use enough flour during kneading to handle easily but avoid adding too much flour to keep the bagels tender.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Allow bagels to cool slightly before spreading cream cheese to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon raisin bagels, homemade bagels, cream cheese spread, breakfast recipe, baked bagels, sweet bagels
